Intro to Communication

The key role of communication is to provide data, information and insights in an exchange that benefits both yourself and the other parties in which you are communicating with. Several of the benefits include a stronger decision making process that is based on timely and more dependable information, faster problem solving, earlier interception of potential problems that may arise from circumstances such as business costs and critical safety issues. Increased productivity, lower costs, and stronger business relationships are also born from communication. Stronger workplace communication is key in achieving common goals.

Understanding the communication “language” is important so that you can create much more effect messages, limiting communication to only sending messages out of necessity and avoiding redundant communication. You should also try focusing on the needs of the audience that you are working with so that you can ensure a successful transfer of your message from sender to recipient. Giving constructive criticism and being receptive to it simultaneously is key so that you can refine your own skills while at the same time you can help others to improve their own. Finally, being conscious and adherent to business etiquette is vital so that you can reduce interpersonal mishaps that may jeopardize communication.